Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Plan A or Plan B? Voters Will Decide on Solid Waste System Funding & Services
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager On November 8th, voters in San Juan County will choose between two alternative ways of providing and funding recycling and solid waste disposal services. The County Council formally agreed this week to forward the choice to the voters. County Council Solid Waste
Spirit Eagle to Sign “Contact Has Begun” at Library Fair
By Spirit Eagle On Saturday, local author Spirit Eagle will have a book signing at the Orcas Library Fair. Her latest book, Contact Has Begun! Messages From Our Star Family will be available for purchase. There will also be free materials available to the public regarding Open Contact with extraterrestrial civilizations.
4-H Fur ‘n Feathers Serves Dinner to Seniors
On Wednesday evening, some 30 Orcas kids, members of the County 4-H Fur 'n Feathers club, served their annual dinner at the Orcas Senior Center. Club members served the meal, cooked by Fur 'n Feathers leader Kathy Morris, to a full dining room. ( As in past years,
Rachel Buchman Narrates Children’s “Music Party” of Poetry, Art & Music
By Brigid Ehrmantraut “Everyone can make music.” That’s the conviction guest artist Rachel Buchman brings to the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) this year. Nothing illustrates this better than the annual Children’s Concert. This year’s Children’s Concert will feature the Gryphon Trio (Annalee Patipatanakoon–violin, Roman Borys–cello,
Land Bank Petition Validated for November Ballot
From the County Auditor's Office The Land Bank renewal petition for has been certified by County Auditor Milene Henley for inclusion on the November general election ballot. Pursuant to RCW 82.46.070, a group of local citizens calling themselves “Renew Our Land Bank” circulated a petition to place the renewal of
A Leap of Grace: Fundraiser to Save a Home and a Local Family
Monday August 22, 7:30, Odd Fellows Hall by Sharon Abreu All are invited to a benefit concert and poetry reading on Monday, August 22 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. The event is to help Morgan Meadows and her family, members of our community for several
House Moves to OPAL with Henigson Donation
Earlier this morning, a house donated by Bob and Phyllis Henigson of Deer Harbor was moved to a storage space in Eastsound. The OPAL Community Land Trust will store the house prior to a move to Oberon Lane where it will be renovated to provide another permanently affordable
Severson’s Eligibility for Charter Review Commissioner Challenged
From the Office of the County Auditor The County Auditor’s Office has received a challenge to the eligibility of candidate Laura Jo Severson to run for Charter Review Commissioner. The challenge, submitted by Shari and Harold Harrison, alleges that Ms. Severson does not meet the five-year residency requirement included in
Sun, Books, Fun, Food, and Quilt = Orcas Library Fair
Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sixty-nine degrees is the forecast for Saturday. It is expected to be sunny and pleasant—the ideal Pacific Northwest setting for the 55th Orcas Library Fair at the Village Green. The festivities officially begin when the ribbon is cut to allow
Guest Column: Making the San Juans an Arts Destination!
By Teddy Deane for the San Juan Arts Council Here we are in the beautiful San Juan Islands, one of the most picturesque and precious environments in the United States or anywhere; a place where the surroundings alone energize us. What a wonderful home for artists of all flavors to
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Gala a Spirited, Scrumptious Success
What a Gala Celebration it was on July 22nd! The Orcas Center was all decked out in silver and sparkles to celebrate the silver anniversary of our building. Honored guests for the evening included over half of the people on the Board 25 years ago: Duff Andrews, Velma Doty, Jay
Art Auction an Afternoon Highlight at the Library Fair
By Sue Lamb Saturday August 13 at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 13th the Annual Silent Art Auction will take place at the Library Fair. If you have always wanted to own an artwork by Heidi Lindberg, Frank Loudin, Joe Floren or Glenna Richards here is your opportunity. The Silent Bidding
Fire Danger Throughout San Juan County Increases From “Low” to “Moderate”
By County Fire Marshal Steve Marler With this long stretch of warm sunny days, the risk of a potentially damaging fire has begun to increase. While many parts of the County are still showing the effects of the delayed start of summer weather, other areas of the islands are starting
Orcas Storybird Tells Tales After Music in the Park
Sunday, August 14 about 7 p.m. After the music dies on Sunday night, August 14, around 7 p.m., come gather together with Antoinette Botsford ("Storybird"), for a program of creepy stories. Botsford will tell tales that explore the dark in the woods, the bravery of people facing strange and
Special Council Meeting to Discuss Critical Area Ordinance Aug. 16
From the County Council Clerk Tuesday, August 16 at 8:45 a.m. in Friday Harbor NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct an EARLY START SPECIAL MEETING in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 beginning at 8:45
Cancer Support Group to Meet this Thursday
By Sue Lewis Thursday, August 11 at 5 p.m. Cancer Support Group is a confidential no-cost group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. If you, or anyone you know, is dealing with issues related to cancer, please come
